SS Ionic (1902)

History
United Kingdom
NameSS Ionic
Operator
BuilderHarland and Wolff, Belfast
Yard number346
Laid down1902
Launched22 May 1902
Completed15 December 1902
Identification
FateScrapped in 1936, Osaka, Japan
General characteristics
Class and typeAthenic-class ocean liner
Tonnage12,352 GRT
Length500.3 feet (152.5 m)
Beam63.3 feet (19.3 m)
Depth45 feet (14 m)
Installed power604 NHP
Propulsion
Speed14 knots (26 km/h)
Capacity688 passengers

SS Ionic was a steam-powered ocean liner built in 1902 by Harland and Wolff in Belfast for the White Star Line. She was the second White Star Liner to be named Ionic and served on the United KingdomNew Zealand route. Her sister ships were SS Athenic and SS Corinthic.